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When done right, a compelling product description can make a commercial truck or item of heavy equipment sound like an exciting business investment. But writing product descriptions can seem daunting, but they're actually not! So, how do you write descriptions that not only showcase your equipment effectively but also catch the eye of your potential buyers?

Whether you’re about to take your excavator, bulldozer, semi-truck, or dump truck on the job or you’re getting it ready to sell, you’ll want to make sure to stay on top of maintenance. A failure to do so can result in everything from a head-scratching pickle to something potentially life-threatening.To help with this task, we reached out to professional heavy equipment mechanics for their sometimes less-than-conventional wisdom on heavy equipment and commercial vehicle maintenance. 

While a CDL ensures that a truck driver understands the rules of the road and the technical aspects of operating a truck, there’s a lot you just have to learn by experience. Fortunately, hardworking veteran truck drivers are some of the most helpful people you’d hope to meet—especially to new drivers asking for help on online forum pages. This article is a summary of tips and advice from veteran truckers to rookie drivers—the tips they don’t necessarily teach in trucking school.

Ready for some proven ways to determine a listing price that will appeal to heavy equipment buyers while leaving you satisfied as well? Consider this your step-by-step guide to setting a winning list price for your private sale.

Buying a new or used lowboy trailer for sale can feel overwhelming—even for experienced heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, or business owners. But it doesn’t have to be! In this handy guide, we’re going to examine what to examine when looking to buy a new or used Lowboy trailer.

"What should I look for in a bulldozer?" "What size bulldozers are available?" "Can I use bulldozers to knock over trees?" Get the answer these questions and much more. 

When deciding upon what heavy equipment you can afford, the initial purchase price of the equipment is only the tip of the iceberg. Behind that upfront cost is a wide variety of associated costs for buying, keeping, and using said equipment. Let's look at them all. 

Heavy equipment is expensive—that’s a given. Still, wanting the best price is also a given. But here’s a secret that many don’t want you to know—many sellers are open to lowering their prices. And even if they’re not, the answer is always “no” until you ask.

Got questions about heavy equipment financing? We’ve got answers. The following are answers to the internet’s 16 top most frequently asked questions about heavy equipment financing—according to Google results.

It makes sense to lead your sales process by talking about payments. Because ultimately, “what can you afford?” actually means “what kind of payments can you afford?”

Many companies don't have decades of name recognition to lean against. Word-of-mouth has been overpowered by Google search results, social media feeds, and online reviews. All of this makes websites as necessary for heavy equipment dealerships as lot space and personnel.

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Deciding whether to lease or buy a semi-tractor trailer can be tricky. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s explore some of the key pros and cons of leasing versus buying a semi-tractor trailer.

In this article, we’re breaking down some of the pros and cons of buying a box truck from dealerships, rental companies, and private sellers.

Ready to sell your semi-truck and upgrade to a shiny new model—or maybe you’re on your way out of the industry? Before you put your rig on the market, there are a few crucial steps you should take to prepare it for sale to help maximize its value.

Selling machinery is not a daunting task but your results can vary based upon the amount of work you put into your products' listings. Whether you are looking to sell heavy equipment, machinery, commercial trucks, trailers, or parts, here are five tips to getting better results and attracting more buyers.

What is a Federal excise tax? How does it impact the heavy truck and trailer industries? Get help wrapping your head around FETs with this handy piece and video.

As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This also goes for your pre-sleep routine. If your idea of a pre-sleep routine is simply to turn off the light and jump into bed, you may be greatly limiting your potential for highly restorative sleep.

Even more than test-driving a car or truck, buying a sleeper semi-truck is a unique shopping experience. On one hand, you’re looking at the vehicle as a work truck. On the other hand, the experience is akin to inspecting an apartment you’re considering moving into.

Whether your backyard is becoming overgrown or you’ve decided to cut some trails through the property, clearing brush is a task that anyone with the right tools and motivation can tackle. But what is required? On this edition of Task Tackler Academy, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about how to clear brush.